While searching for a new scanner for artwork (11"x17") I thought it would be helpful to get the forum's opinion. Specifically, other artists out there, what scanners have you found work well for the price. I've seen everything from $100-$1000 out there and I'm hoping to get something that works for professional use without breaking the bank.

Currently I spend way too much time scanning on 8.5"x11" and piecing the artwork together. Drawing like a pro, scanning like a newb.

Thanks for getting back, I forgot to check back on the forums earlier. I heard on Richard Friend's Youtube channel he used a Microtek Scanmaker 9800XL (12x18). I ended up getting that one for only $450. I think they were well over $2,000 when they came out in 2004. It's actually a really nice scanner. Kinda big and slow to scan, but great outcome. Also, you have to use VueScan which is like $30 because their software is out of date.

Looks like that Mustek was a lot cheaper. That teaches me the lesson to not visit MillerWorld more regularly.

Plustek OpticPro A320 is USB 2.0 scanning device that can scan an A3 size document with high quality resolution in just 9.6 seconds. Plustek OpticPro A320 is an easy to use with its seven one-touch fu ...

Plustek OpticPro A320 is USB 2.0 scanning device that can scan an A3 size document with high quality resolution in just 9.6 seconds. Plustek OpticPro A320 is an easy to use with its seven one-touch fu ...

$495.03

Comb through the specs and reviews to see which one would work best for you.